Retail asset management

With over 20 years’ experience in the retail sector, our senior-led team delivers comprehensive, hands-on support at every stage of the asset lifecycle. Acting as an extension of your in-house team, we bring deep market insight, legal expertise and seamless coordination across disciplines. By combining innovative technology, integrated services and on-site collaboration, we work closely with asset managers, letting agents and stakeholders to get transactions over the line swiftly, consistently and cost-effectively.

Who we act for

We act for a broad range of clients who trust us to help them manage, maintain and enhance their retail assets. From institutional investors and London estates to local authorities and private asset managers, we understand the unique demands of each client and asset type. Our focus is on building long-term relationships, combining legal and commercial insight with a deep understanding of the retail landscape to deliver practical, value-driven support.

Our expertise

Our retail asset management team specialises in supporting owners and managers of substantial property portfolios, from major shopping centres and high streets to large retail parks. We deliver end-to-end legal support across the full asset lifecycle, from acquisition and development through to letting, ongoing management and eventual disposal.

We combine legal rigour with commercial insight. Whether you’re navigating complex lease structures, turnover-based rents, tenant negotiations or ESG initiatives, we deliver clear, pragmatic advice that helps protect and enhance asset value.

Our team works seamlessly with specialists across the firm to offer truly integrated support:

• Planning – Our planning lawyers are recognised for their work on mixed-use, large-scale strategic and regeneration schemes. They advise on s106 agreements, title issues, planning inquiries, CIL, regulatory compliance and litigation in the planning courts, flexing their involvement to suit the needs of the project.
• Construction – Working closely with our nationally recognised real estate team, our construction lawyers advise on the latest industry developments, including the Building Safety Act and JCT 2024 contracts, to help clients manage risk and deliver with confidence.
• Development – We provide tactical advice on all forms of acquisition and risk-sharing arrangements, including conditional contracts, options and promotion agreements. Our team guides clients through every stage, from heads of terms and due diligence to funding, transactions, leasing and disposals, for high-value, critical schemes across the UK.
• Property disputes – We focus on resolving disputes efficiently and cost-effectively. Where litigation is required, our experienced team acts decisively. We advise on a broad range of issues, including rights of light, covenant breaches, tenant default and contested lease renewals.
• Real estate finance – Advising both lenders and borrowers, we support property investment, development finance and bridging transactions, working closely with colleagues in construction, planning and tax to ensure holistic solutions.
• Corporate and insolvency – Our corporate team brings decades of experience in M&A, joint ventures, financing and commercial arrangements. We also support clients through restructuring and insolvency, helping landlords, asset managers, and investors protect and recover value.

This breadth of expertise ensures we can respond to the full range of issues that arise in the retail asset management sector, giving you a single, trusted legal partner for all your portfolio needs.